Just Get That Midwest Lawn Looking Right
If you’re ready to take on one of the more difficult yet rewarding aspects of home ownership, then you’re ready to take on the lawn care aspect of your home. Don’t get overwhelmed at what’s in front of you, for taking care of lawns has been a homeowner’s responsibility for as long as homeowners have been around. What about getting rid of lawn moles?
Cutting the grass is only one aspect of the work that needs to be done to take care of your lawn. You can find more help online or in your local newspaper, but overall lawn care can be taken care of by the individual. If you’re relatively healthy and don’t have any issues with getting dirty and sweaty, then taking care of a lawn might be just right up your alley.
Before spring kicks in, you’ll want to rake the lawn to remove debris left over from the winter winds. This is an optimal time to apply some fertilizer to get your lawn ready for the hot winter months. Get your lawnmower checked out and have the blade freshly sharpened. Start a plan on how you’ll water your lawn then stick to it. You can spread some seeds a few weeks after you spread the fertilizer. Start a routine mowing procedure, don’t cut too short or leave the grass too long. About 3” is perfect.
Summer months bring on more heat and bugs and that’s a good time to apply a summer treatment to your lawn that takes care of weeds and bugs. Then, when the fall approaches you’ll want to provide one more additional treatment of fertilizer which will help get down to the roots and protect your lawn over the winter. That’s about it for lawn care. The only other major considerations have to do with any additional weeds or pests issues that aren’t covered by the summer treatment. It’s better to isolate these areas and try to spot-treat them rather than broadcasting this all over your lawn, but it’s up to you in the end. These simple procedures will take some work, but after a few seasons you’ll find that your lawn stands out like a champ.